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Neutrophilic dermatoses: part II.

Fernanda Razera¹, Gislaine Silveira Olm, Renan Rangel Bonamigo

¹Universidade Federal de Ciências da Saúde de Porto Alegre, Brazil. ferazera@gmail.com

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Summary

This article details various neutrophilic dermatoses, including Sneddon-Wilkinson disease and palmoplantar pustulosis. It also covers acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis and pediatric cases.

Area of Science:

Dermatology
Immunopathology

Background:

Neutrophilic dermatoses are inflammatory skin conditions characterized by neutrophil infiltration.
This article serves as a continuation, discussing conditions not covered in Part I.

Purpose of the Study:

To comprehensively review and discuss several key neutrophilic dermatoses.
To provide an overview of neutrophilic dermatoses observed in pediatric populations.

Main Methods:

Literature review and synthesis of existing knowledge on specific dermatoses.
Descriptive analysis of clinical presentations and characteristics.

Main Results:

Detailed discussion of subcorneal pustular dermatosis (Sneddon-Wilkinson disease).
Exploration of dermatitis cruris pustulosa et atrophicans, acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, and continuous Hallopeau acrodermatitis.

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Review of palmoplantar pustulosis, infantile acropustulosis, Andrews' pustular bacteride, and eosinophilic pustular folliculitis.

Conclusions:

Neutrophilic dermatoses encompass a diverse group of inflammatory skin disorders.
Understanding these conditions is crucial for accurate diagnosis and management, including in children.